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Two New Rapid COVID-19 Diagnostic Tests Developed
University of Minnesota Medical School researchers have developed two new rapid diagnostic tests for COVID-19 - one to detect COVID-19 variants and one to help differentiate with other illnesses that have COVID-19-like symptoms.
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No Simple Relationship Between Genetic Diversity and Species Survival Exists
Researchers have demonstrated that there is no simple relationship between genetic diversity and species survival and concluded that habitat protection should be at the forefront of conservation.
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A Therapeutic Target for the Treatment of Huntington's
Researchers from the University of Barcelona have uncovered a specific type of ribonucleic acid (RNA) as a potential therapeutic target for the treatment of Huntington's disease.
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How a Longevity Gene Protects Brain Stem Cells From Stress
A gene linked to unusually long lifespans in humans protects brain stem cells from the harmful effects of stress, according to a new study by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.
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Sleep Proves Essential for Linking Emotion to Memories
Research suggests that groups of neurons activated during prior learning continue to form memories in the brain while a person sleeps.
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Novel, Improved Vectors for Ocular Gene Therapy
Congenital retinal dystrophies are caused by defects in specific genes. Up until recently, there was no way to treat these conditions. However, the development of dedicated gene-delivery vehicles based on harmless viruses could be of clinical importance.
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High Fructose Diet May Compromise the Immune System
New research has indicated that consuming a diet high in the sugar fructose might prevent the proper functioning of peoples’ immune systems in ways that has, until now, largely been unknown.
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Capturing Translation of the Mitochondrial Genome
An international collaboration among researchers from Finland, Sweden, UK and the USA has captured ribosomes translating messenger RNA expressed from the maternally inherited mitochondrial genome.
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Exploring How Epithelial Tumors Cause Developmental Delays
Researchers have discovered the mechanism by which malignant epithelial tumors affect the production of steroid hormones. They found that Drosophila Upd3 protein (equivalent to human Interleukin-6), produced by cancer cells, influences hormone production and activates signalling pathways that block transition to adulthood.
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Researchers Eavesdrop on Cellular Conversations
An interdisciplinary team of biologists and mathematicians has developed a new tool to help decipher the language cells use to communicate with one another.
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